Everyone tends to focus on stories of the “best,” the “greatest,” and those who’s culminating work has granted them exceptional results. However, rarely do we learn and talk about how to be a beginner. Simply put, The Beginner’s Project is a podcast and blog dedicated to just that notion. We are here to celebrate all beginners for diving head first into their unknown – and to hear their stories of doing such. On the podcast, we’ll talk to folks just beginning to learn something and their approaches such as learning to play the fiddle. Lean in. Be a beginner with us. thebeginnersproject.org

In this episode, we'll chat about the process of how to manage expectations as a beginner. It's hard to remember that any type of progress towards your goals is meaningful.1

In this episode, we'll chat about the process of how to manage expectations as a beginner. It's hard to remember that any type of progress towards your goals is meaningful.1

Managing Expectations

This week, we chatted with Scott Nonwhiler about the social context of being a beginner. Claudia starts off by talking about the frustrations around beginning, then dives into an interview with Scott. He has an excellent take on being a beginner; he explains that it's merely a mindset and acknowledgement of exactly where you are.&nbsp;

This week, we chatted with Scott Nonwhiler about the social context of being a beginner. Claudia starts off by talking about the frustrations around beginning, then dives into an interview with Scott. He has an excellent take on being a beginner; he explains that it's merely a mindset and acknowledgement of exactly where you are.&nbsp;

The Social Context of Beginning

Find the introduction to our series here. An exploration of what’s to come.&nbsp;

Find the introduction to our series here. An exploration of what’s to come.&nbsp;
